In a recent development, the Lagos State House of Assembly has defied Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu by rejecting 17 out of the 39 cabinet nominees he sent for screening.
The confirmation of the remaining 22 nominees was done through a voice vote after a rigorous and detailed screening process conducted by an ad-hoc committee led by the Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Fatai Mojeed.
Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, commended the committee for their effectiveness and reminded the confirmed nominees that they are in office to serve the people of the State.
He also assured that the House would continue to work in the best interest of the State.
The rejected nominees include prominent figures such as Prof. Akin Abayomi and Mr. Gbenga Omotosho.
Those confirmed include:
Hon. Layode Ibrahim
Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende
Dr. Dolapo Fasawe
Hon. Bola Olumegbon
Mr. Idris Aregbe
Ms. Abisola Ruth Olusanya
Mr. Moruf Akinderu Fatai
Mr. Kayode Bolaji-Roberts
Engr. Abiola Olowu
Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka
Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih- Awokoya
Mr. Yakub Adedayo Alebiosu
Mr. Lawal Pedro SAN
Mr. Tunbosun Alake
Mr. Gbenga Oyerinde
Dr. Adekunle Olayinka
Dr. Jide Babatunde
Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo
Mr. Tokunbo Wahab
Mr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu
Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun
Mr. Abdulkabir Ogungbo
Those not confirmed by the House include:
Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo
Prof. Akin Abayomi
Mr. Yomi Oluyomi
Mrs. Folashade Ambrose
Ms. Barakat Bakare
Mr. Gbenga Omotosho
Engr. Olalere Odusote;
Dr. Rotimi Fashola
Mrs. Bolaji Cecilia Dada
Mr. Sam Egube;
Mr. Olalekan Fatodu
Mrs. Solape Hammond
Mr. Mosopefolu George
Engr. Aramide Adeyoye
Mr. Seun Osiyemi
Mr Rotimi Ogunwuyi
Dr. Olumide Oluyinka
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